Native American Archives

Politics Rundown: Biden signs infrastructure bill and meets with Xi Jinping

Bannon surrenders to FBI and Biden addresses violence against Native Americans.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2021

President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law after lawmakers from both parties passed the bill in the Senate. The bill invests $65 billion into improving access to broadband Internet, water and electric systems along with road repair and maintenance. Biden explained that Americans...

Thanksgiving has fed us a false narrative

Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, we should remember the work of decolonization best exemplified through the lives of indigenous people.

Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor • November 20, 2020

Thanksgiving is like the middle child of holidays—it sits between its two highly consumeristic and attention-seeking siblings, Halloween and Christmas, and gratefulness is quickly forgotten in the frenzy of Black Friday. It is truly an American holiday: we overeat, watch football and partake in messy...

Covington high school students are the latest victims of fake news

After jumping the gun with an uncontextualized video, some doubled down even when presented with conflicting evidence.

Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • January 23, 2019

Following the initial coverage and ensuing fiery denunciation of MAGA hat-wearing, Covington Catholic high school students by CNN, the condemnation has been largely reduced to mere journalistic opportunism. Instead of fact-checking the situation, ensuring accurate reporting of a complicated situation,...

Warren’s DNA faux pas may contribute to identity politics debate

Whether or not Warren is Native American, you must agree that identity requires evidential and biological criteria.

Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2018

President Donald Trump has continually alleged that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed Cherokee heritage to advance her political career. However, on Monday, Warren released her DNA test which, according to Carlos Bustamente, a professor of genetics at Stanford University, found “five...

Library packed with presenters

The Celebration of Scholarship & Research helped students, faculty, staff and alumni share their research and learn from others.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • April 19, 2018

Over 50 presentation boards filled the library Reading Room and Giumarra Courtyard on Wednesday for the Celebration of Scholarship & Research. With the large number of presenters, the Celebration of Scholarship & Research Committee held two sections for the event, with a panel in the middle...

“Hostiles” provides an inner look at the hostility of humanity

Cooper explores the line of depravity between Americans and Native Americans through violence and immorality.

Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • January 31, 2018

Plagued by an awkward release schedule, “Hostiles” provides an honest commentary on white nationalism and cruelty found in both oppressors and the oppressed. Grounded by stellar performances, this Oscar-snub yields intense action and a thought-provoking theme. INTENSE EXECUTION “Hostiles”...